Board of Examiners for Nursing
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Board Members [4 vacancies]
Gina M. Reiners, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC (RN Member, Chair)
Cynthia L. Arpin, EdD, MSN, RN (RN Member)
Salvatore Diaz, DNP, MSN, RN (RN Member)
Mary E. Dietmann, EdD, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE (RN Member)
Lisa S. Freeman, BA - (Public Member)
Camille A. Payne, MPH, MSN, APRN, DNP (ARPN Member)
Elizabeth Rivera- Rodriguez, DNP, MSN, MPH, RN (RN Member)
Dianthus Whittley, LPN (LPN Member)
Reporting a Health Care Complaint
Licensure/Examination Information
Online License Verification
Online License Renewals
Verification of Licensure to another State (RN/LPN)
P: (860) 509-7603
E: OPLC.dph@ct.gov
Nursing Scope of Practice/Nursing School Questions
P: (860) 509-7552
E: dph.nursingteam@ct.gov
Public Health Hearing Office/Disciplinary Hearings
P: (860) 509-7566
E: phho.dph@ct.gov
The Legal Division does not act as legal counsel for individuals or businesses. Department of Public Health lawyers exclusively represent the department. If you need legal advice or representation, you are encouraged to hire a private attorney.
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Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 378 - Nursing (Nurse Practice Act)
Medical Assistant Information
Advanced Practice - Independent/Collaborative Practice
Nursing Regulations
Pronouncement of Death by a Registered Nurse
Administration of Medications by School Personnel
Retired Licensure for Nurses
Nursing Education Programs and Licensure Requirements
Administrative Regulations - Public Health Code
Rules of Practice
Medical Records
Mandatory Reporting of Impaired Practitioners
Mandatory Reporters of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
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Nursing Education Programs
Registered Nurse Programs
Registered Nurse Educational Program Statistics (PDF)
Licensed Practical Nurse Programs
Practical Nurse Educational Program Statistics (PDF)
NCLEX RN/LPN First Time Pass Rates (PDF)
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Guides for Nursing Education Program requests to the Board of Examiners for Nursing
Guide to Approval of Program Administrator (PDF)
Guide to New Program Approval Process (PDF)
Guide for Program Curriculum Changes (PDF)
Guide to Approval OR Review of Refresher Programs (PDF)
Guide to Approval of Program Closure (PDF)
Guide for a Feasibility Study (PDF)
Guide to Approval for Temporary OR Permanent Waivers (PDF)
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Declaratory Rulings & Guidelines
Adjustment of Insulin by School Nurses with Parental Input (PDF)
Declaratory Ruling - Licensed Practical Nurse (PDF)
Declaratory Ruling - Delegation to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (PDF)
Declaratory Ruling - Registered Nurse as a First Assistant in the Operating Room (PDF)
Declaratory Ruling - Examinations by APRNs for Commercial Driver's Licenses (PDF)
Declaratory Ruling - Whether Registered Nurses Licensed in CT Can Perform Physical Examinations for Commercial Driver's Licenses (PDF)
Statement on the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain (PDF)
Patient Abandonment (PDF)
Management of Analgesia by Catheter (PDF)
Insertion and Removal of Specialized Intravenous Catheters (PDF)
Guidelines for use of Medical Protocols (PDF)
Decision Making Model (PDF)
Propofol Guidance (PDF)
Bupivicane Guidance (PDF)
Telephonic Case Management (PDF)
Feasibility Study (PDF)
Waiver Protocol (PDF)
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Disciplinary Actions
For a listing of disciplinary actions taken against all licensed professionals and organizations, please see our Regulatory Action Reports page.
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National Council State Boards of Nursing Opioid Toolkit